#560 How Business Owners Hold a Family Board Meeting

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler uncovers the secret to saving big on taxes and strengthening your business—the family board meeting. Discover how to legally write off travel, meals, and payments to family members, while staying compliant and building financial security. Mark breaks down the process step by step, making it easy for any small business owner to implement.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Mark explains why every small business should hold a family board meeting and how it can unlock valuable tax deductions while enhancing business legitimacy.
• Discussion on how travel, dining, and other expenses related to board meetings can be legally written off, reducing taxable income.
• Mark covers the importance of maintaining proper documentation, such as meeting minutes and corporate records, to ensure compliance and asset protection.
• The process of selecting board members, including family and friends, to provide valuable advice while benefiting from tax write-offs.
• Explanation of how to structure family board meetings with clear agendas and actionable discussions to improve business planning.
• Mark outlines the tax benefits of compensating family members for their participation in board meetings and how it can serve as a wealth-building strategy.
• The significance of holding board meetings at least once a year to stay compliant, with suggestions on how to schedule additional meetings for greater tax advantages.
• How having a properly structured family board meeting can help business owners align their financial goals with their long-term vision and legacy planning.

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